The story of the settlement in Iceland is remarkable not least for being the only example in the world where written contemporary sources exist of settlement in an uninhabited country.

Following information is sought from the Settlement Exhibition in Reykjavik which is a part of the Reykjavík City Museum:Read More

Eddas andthe Sagas

The myths and legends of the ancient Scandinavians survived better than those of any other Germanic people thanks to the most extensive vernacular literature of any medieval society, which was written in Iceland. The literary treasure is unique in many ways but mainly because many forms of literature and studies that survived in Iceland have...Read More

A course on Snorri starting January 18th

Program

18th of JanuaryGeir Waage - The settlement and medieval life in IcelandGísli Sigurðsson - Snorri and the oral tradition

Our aim is to present the medieval literature heritage of Iceland to other nations. It really speaks to other Germanc nations, as therein may be found the roots of germanic culture as well as being entertaining and dramatic literature.